A Hoppers Crossing girl is chasing her dream of becoming a star all the way to the bright lights of Hollywood.
Airez Coyle’s mother, Jayde Tadic, says the six-year-old sparkles when she is on stage.
Airez has been selected from more than 600 young Australian hopefuls to perform in front of Hollywood company iPop!in Los Angeles this July.
The scouting agency travelled to Australia earlier this year and invited the Woodville Primary School pupil to attend a workshop with leading models and actors.
Ms Tadic says Airez was born to perform and found her niche at a young age after being inspired by her eight-year-old brother, Seven, who has autism.
“It’s been difficult for Airez at times because of Seven’s special needs, and she has had to grow up faster than a lot of other kids her age,” she says.
“From a young age Airez has been doing things to make her brother laugh and to entertain us all.
“Seven needs a lot of attention, which Airez understands, but as her mum I wanted to see her having something that was for her. This is her time to shine.”
Ms Tadic and Airez, who began dancing at Wyndham’s Westside Dance two years ago, will travel to Los Angeles on July 1.
Airez will spend two weeks performing in front of casting directors, including a dance and monologue. If successful, she will be registered with a casting agency.
Airez, whose singing idol is Taylor Swift, says she wants to be a singer and model.
“I love to sing and dance. It’s the most fun out of everything,” she says.
